Alcaraz makes Wimbledon serve lifeline

“That’s something we’ve improved a lot. It’s been an unsolved issue for years. “I had to try to improve my serve to be able to score points in tough moments.”. He said it. Carlos Alcaraz after defeating Frances Tiafoe in five sets on Friday, saving several break points thanks to her serve. This Sunday (14:30, Movistar+)he’ll need it to work again if he wants to win the round of 16 as well, Hugo HumbertThe recently turned 26 year old Frenchman and 16th in the world is more than an outstanding server.

“Serve has to be a very important, key factor in my game. In the first match (against Estonian Lajal) I did not perform at my best. And since we knew that, we improved it. In many moments he saved me from trouble. And here on the grass, it’s even more important than ever. That’s why I’m glad to know that we’re moving forward.”Carlos added: The thing is, it was this aspect of his tennis that was in question. Andy Roddick, one of the best specialists who ever lived, was quite harsh in his assessment of Murcian’s services just a few months ago: “I think his serve leaves a lot to be desired. That’s one of the things that hasn’t improved much in the last two years. When he won in Miami, he was serving at 135 mph (217 km/h), and now he’s serving at 127 (204 km/h). “He needs more flexibility and he’ll take people out of the zone.”. Juan Carlos Ferrero, Alcaraz’s coach, responded: “A player like Roddick, who is naturally comfortable with his serve.you can improve very easily because it is your best weapon. It is like telling Carlos to improve his forehand. The serve is something he had to gradually improve, and he did. Of course, it’s easy to criticize when you see it as such a simple blow.”.

The fact is that in those three matches played at Wimbledon, Carlos served at a speed of 217 km/h, one of the fastest speeds in the tournament.below France’s Mpetshia Perricard and America’s Shelton, who have 225, and six other players who have 218. Alcaraz’s numbers in this section are good, above average: 31 aces, 11 double faults, 45% first serves not deducted, 65% first serves made, 77% points won first58% of seconds saved and 59% of break points, with 87% of games won with his serve.

But the key to Charlie’s success isn’t just speed. He shines more for variety and placement. He changes the area he throws his pitch to, as well as the angle of impact on the boat and the depth. Humbert is an occasional pianist (he also plays guitar) and is proud of the family business, a large butcher’s shop in his hometown of Metz.who now coaches her sister Lea, hit 46 aces and scored 80% of her points first and 62% second. They made only four breaks. Alcaraz, who did not practice this Saturday, has seven sets, but he played more.

Paula Badosa advances to quarterfinals

Paula Badosa will meet Croatian Donna Vekic (28 years old and 37°) in an unprecedented duel today (12:00).He is hoping to qualify for his first Wimbledon quarter-final.

“We’ve never even trained together. “He’s feeling really good, so it’s going to be a really tough game,” he said. Vekic, whose tournament cap is also a fourth rounder.

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